BARK RIVER - A local business owner is showcasing her community's local businesses with a first-year farmers market in Bark River. Meghan Erickson, owner of Bark River Glitter, spearheaded an effort to bring a farmers market to the community. "I wanted to bring more into the Bark River ...

ESCANABA - It's voting season at the Daily Press; don't worry, this contest isn't about politics, but about pets. The 2025 Daily Press Pet Idol contest is in full swing, with round one voting open until July 31. The contest asks the public to vote for their favorite or cutest animal from a ...

MARQUETTE — Four candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Michigan’s First Congressional District elections in 2026, making for some stiff competition next year. Back in 2024, GOP Representative Jack Bergman was re-elected to serve Michigan’s First Congressional District, ...

ESCANABA — The city of Escanaba has decided to postpone its annual fireworks display for a second time because of the risk of bad weather. The show scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at Ludington Park will not take place. The fireworks display was originally going to be held on Saturday, July 5. ...

Noah Johnson Daily Press Kids play in a sandbox at Holy Name Elementary School on Tuesday. Crusader Time Tuesday, a free event for kids ages two to six hosted by Holy Name features a fun-filled day of playing on the playground, searching for treasure in the sandbox, a bubble station and music ...

MANISTIQUE — The Fourth of July fireworks display in Manistique as been canceled for a second time. This time, city officials are unsure when they wil attempt to have the fireworks display. Manistique decided to cancel the display scheduled for the evening of July 5 after rain and ...